Intermediate Accountant

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Why you'll love this position:
Are you looking for that next level? If you enjoy a challenging and fast-paced environment, this is the job for you. This position is integral in all aspects of the department's state and federal financial reporting and billing activities. You will gain experience working with federal grants and become a power user of Microsoft Access.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Gather, interpret and compile data to complete a variety of financial reports.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and the state's financial system data warehouse to complete reports.
• Comprehend and keep up-to-date on state and federal reporting requirements.
• Process complex Federal Financial Reports and expenditure reports for the department
• Help the bureau modenerization team with design, implementation, and maintenance of Smartsheet tools
• Primary contact for SIF
• Faciliate process improvements and transition to new state financial system
• Identify issues, evaluate options and recommend solutions
• Review work for accuracy and retain necessary documentation to support reports.

Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. Proficient with Access databases preferred.
• Highly organized, proactive and possess strong analytical skills.
• Be accountable for themselves and to the team.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exercise significant independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of their duties.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
Angela Burgess